In economics, cargo or freight are goods or produce being conveyed â generally for commercial gain â by ship, boat, or aircraft, although the term is now often extended to cover all types of freight, including that carried by train, van, truck, or intermodal container.
What are 'Consumables'. Consumables are goods used by individuals and businesses that must be replaced regularly because they wear out or are used up. They can also be defined as the components of an end product used up or permanently altered in the process of manufacturing, such as semiconductor wafers and basic chemicals.
To avoid confusion with the biological sense (which is also used in insurance, as perishable goods in that sense are normally not covered by insurance), they may be called non-durable or consumable goods as well. Other examples are office supplies such as pens and paper and printer toner.